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Holiday City at Berkeley

641 Jamaica Boulevard, Toms River, NJ

55+ communityActive adult

About the community

About Holiday City at Berkeley

About Holiday City at Berkeley Holiday City at Berkeley a 55+ community located in Toms River, New Jersey. This master-planned community is comprised of multiple neighborhoods, including Holiday City South, Holiday City Carefree, Holiday City West, and Holiday City Heights. Consisting of over 10,000 residences, this community provides a low-maintenance lifestyle and access to world-class amenities. Each community has its own clubhouse, pool, and a wide list of activities, clubs, and events, making socializing with neighbors easy. Residents also benefit from their convenient location with daily needs, local attractions, and multiple Atlantic beaches a short drive away. Homebuyers looking for houses for sale in Toms River, NJ will enjoy all Holiday City at Berkeley has to offer. Holiday City at Berkeley Amenities Each subcommunity in Holiday City at Berkeley has its own clubhouse that offers a variety of amenities. Inside these six clubhouses, residents can get creative in the ceramics room, arts and crafts room, and woodworking shop. Homeowners can also challenge friends to a game of cards or billiards, relax in the library with a book, or utilize the kitchen. Outdoors, the horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, bocce ball and tennis courts are the perfect place to have some friendly competition. Each clubhouse features an outdoor pool, as well. There is even a bus that takes residents between each clubhouse and around the community. Holiday City at Berkeley Homes & Real Estate Holiday City at Berkeley is made up of five different associations built from 1969 to 1996. Holiday City at Berkeley I & II consists of 3,236 residences. Holiday City Carefree, started in 1978, has over 1,600 homes. Holiday City West features over 1,800 homes and was built in 1981. Development of the 2,500 homes in Holiday City South began in 1985. Holiday City Heights was started in 1988 and features over 1,500 residences. Homebuyers can choose from a variety of thoughtfully designed single-family homes for sale in Holiday City at Berkeley. There are over 20 floor plans available, ranging in size from 757 to 1,852 square feet. Most homes feature two bedrooms, one to two bathrooms, and a one or two-car garage. Features in some homes include eat-in kitchens, walk-in closets, hardwood flooring, and a backyard patio. Upgrades, such as a fireplace and an open-concept floor plan. Holiday City at Berkeley Lifestyle The Holiday City at Berkeley homeowners' associations provide services such as common area maintenance, exterior home maintenance, snow removal, and trash pickup. With more free time, residents can spend time with family or participate in community activities. With six clubhouses there are a wide variety of clubs and interest groups. Residents can easily stay in shape with activities like yoga, Zumba, tennis, and dancing. People interested in crafting can enjoy the camera club as well as the ceramics, stained glass, and woodworking shops. Other popular activities include bingo, computer club, fishing club, and single’s club. Surrounding Area Holiday City at Berkeley is in Toms River in Ocean County, putting residents close to daily needs and entertainment options. Residents are also near any conveniences they may need, including ShopRite, Stop & Shop, and Target. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS. Members of the community looking to stay active can visit local gyms, such as Planet Fitness and LA Fitness. Holiday City at Berekely is also close to multiple health care providers, including Community Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Monmouth Medical Center. When in search of entertainment and dining options, members of the community can travel down Hooper Avenue to find multiple restaurants, bars, and shops. There's also a variety of attractions in the area, such as Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, Jenkinson's Aquarium, and the Grunin Center for the Arts. Homeowners looking to get outdoors have plenty of options to explore. Holiday City at

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What we know from public sources

Community type
Active adult community
Age restriction
55+
Community size
10,636 homes
Home types
Single-Family
Housing offering
Homes for sale
Construction years
1969–1996
Published HOA
$30–$55/month
Published home purchase range
High $100ks - High $300ks
Community features
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 5, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Health & wellness

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Swimming Pool

Services & convenience

  • Transportation Service

Activities & engagement

  • Arts & Crafts Studio
  • Clubhouse/Amenity Center
  • Hobby & Game Room
  • Library
  • Clubhouse

Outdoor spaces

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Table Tennis
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Golf Course
  • Pickleball Court
  • Tennis Court
  • Tennis Court(s)

Other published features

  • Ceramics Studio
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Performance/Movie Theater
  • Ballroom
  • Card Room
  • Billiards
  • Bocce Ball Courts
  • Shuffleboard Courts
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Demonstration Kitchen
  • Multipurpose Room
  • Community Transit
  • Association
  • Basketball Court
  • Basketball Courts
  • Billiard Room
  • Bocci
  • Beach
  • Common Access
  • Common Area
  • Common Grounds
  • Community Center
  • Community Room
  • Controlled Access
  • Deck
  • Dock
  • Exercise Room
  • Extra Storage
  • Gated Community
  • Jog/Walk Path
  • Jogging Path
  • Landscaping
  • Management
  • Meeting Room
  • Other - See Remarks
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Professional Management
  • Recreational Center
  • Retirement Community
  • Shuffleboard
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Storage
  • Swimming
  • Tot Lots/Playground

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